English–French

“bathe” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/beɲe/

Example

En été, j'aime me baigner dans la mer.

In summer, I like bathing in the sea.

Illustration for baigner (bathe)

How to say “bathe” in French

“Bathe” in French is baigner.

A person or animal is surrounded by water, either for washing or for staying in the water.

Full entry for baigner: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with baigner

Elle baigne le bébé tous les soirs.

She bathes the baby every evening.

Tips for using baigner

  • With a direct object, baigner means to bathe someone or an animal, while se baigner describes bathing or swimming oneself.

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